SRaTSS Episode Transcript: Ep. 2 - Cavalry Command
This is a tentative transcription of the dialogues of this episode of “Saber Rider and The Star Sheriffs”. If you spot mistakes feel free to warn me about it, I would love to make it perfect!
Episode: 2 - Cavalry Command
Transmitted: September 15, 1987
Japanese version: AMERICAN ONLY
OPENING THEME
Saber Rider... Saber Rider, and the Star Sheriffs Saber Rider, and the Star Sheriffs, In the sky! Can you feel the thunder inside? Saber Rider! Make the lightning crack as you ride! Saber Rider! (guitar solo)
In today's exciting adventure Colt hits the bullseye, April hits the matt and Saber Rider hits the jackpot on a daring popsicle course but when the wagon trade is ambushed by turf rustlers only the Star Sheriffs can blaze the trail to victory. Don't miss this amazing adventure of Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs!
Saber Rider...
Saber Rider... Saber Rider, and the Star Sheriffs Saber Rider, and the Star Sheriffs, In the sky!
EP. 2
CAVALRY COMMAND
by Marc Handler
Saber Rider: “Out on a New Frontier the settlers are hearty self-reliant people but they depend on the supply sent from their home planets. That is why we've developed automated supply convoys without human crews. But those convoys are the primary target of the lightning raids of the Outriders. They jump from their dimension… into our… and their attacks were as wild as a free stampede”
Gattler: Outriders air squads go out and ride! Yes, hit the sky with your wrangler wrath!
Outrider: Approaching automated control panel for deactivation.
Colt: Robot wranglers!
Saber Rider: Open fire!
Gattler: What’s that?
Outrider: Star Sheriffs!
Saber Rider: Ah, that wasn’t too difficult. Now let's try it one more time with feeling!
Fireball: You've got it!
Saber Rider: Vapor cannons! I'm going out there. Take over the Maverick flight dynamics.
Fireball: Right!
Saber Rider: Colt, back me up in the Bronco Buster. I'll need maximum stallion power!
Colt: Right!
Saber Rider: April, I'll need you too!
April: All right!
Saber Rider: Steed!
April: Go, Nova!
Colt: Stallion power, on!
Saber Rider: Okay, boy. Now!
April: Oh-oh. Get ready, Nova! Got it!
Saber Rider: Forgive me for dropping in unannounced. I do hope it wasn’t something I said. Now to reactivate the convoy.
Gattler: What are our options Wrangler?
Outrider: Vaporize or eat dust, sir.
Gattler: Vaporize!
Saber Rider: Well, it looks like they’ll jump dimension once again.
Nemesis: Stop. Did they defeat you already or did you just forget something in your room?
Gattler: We lost, sir. They roped us in.
Nemesis: Roped you? Really? They demolished you! Do you think I don't know every move you make, every step you take? I'm watching you. You are lucky, Gattler, I spared you from the vapor chambers but I could easily change my mind.
Gattler: Not necessary, sir. I just need more time.
Nemesis: Be quick or you'll have nothing but time.
Gattler: Yes, sir.
Nemesis: I’ll leave, you bore me. I hate boring people, especially when they're full of boring excuses and vapor beings are the most boring of all. Now in the Star Sheriffs’ dimension they have fun but we can't have fun because we don’t know how.
Colt: Well it was quite a show down back there!
Fireball: Well, the convoy is safe.
Saber Rider: Yes and we have the rest of the day free.
April: I think we should go into town and have some fun! Didn't we chase those outriders away? I hope it's not another attack!
Computer: Insert EBU.
April: EBU inserted.
Computer: Unscrambling message. EBU message: come to Cavalry Command headquarters at once.
April: Big time, boys. We're being paged by general White Hawk himself.
Colt: I never met White Hawk. Good, I'm sure he'll be impressed!
Fireball: Where are these headquarters?
Saber Rider: At a very secret location. Absolute top security. Let's power up!
Colt: Look! Buffaloes!
Fireball: What?
Colt: A herd of buffaloes.
Fireball: Of course a herd of buffaloes!
Colt: Now I’m really popular down there, you know a bunch awesome
Fireball: Yeah, I saw, Colt.
April: We're getting close, Saber Rider. Shall I bring them on in?
Saber Rider: Yes, April. Remember this is our secret headquarters for entire galaxy. Steady. This canyon is very narrow. There it is! Cavalry Command! Those are top commanders. They need our identification: present EBUs.
White Hawk: April! Ah, it is so good to see you again! You are looking very well and your work on project Ramrod has been outstanding.
April: Thanks, general. You had faith in my project when no one else did.
White Hawk: That faith was well-earned, April. Saber Rider, you've grown into a flying commander. I remember you when you were a green cadet here, now you're a legend. Tell me about your team.
Saber Rider: This is Fireball, sir, the youngest Star Sheriff. He has great courage but he's a bit hot-headed what we used to call gung-ho but he'll learn discipline in time. He wants to be a cavalry commander himself someday so I give him every opportunity to take leadership. And this is Colt. He's quite incorrigible.
Colt: Oh, I wish I knew what that meant, so I could take a wimps. Howdy anyway.
April: Colt is kind of a maverick, sir, but he's the sharpest sharpshooter on the New Frontier and when the chips are down you can always count on him.
White Hawk: I'm sure you can, April. As you know we have other Star Sheriffs patrolling other galaxies. Some of them were also recruited on the job, though most were trained here at the academy. See for yourself. These are some Star Sheriffs in the Manitou galaxy. They uncovered an Outrider Depot and captured some experimental weapons. Incidentally as one starship team to another, they asked me to send their greetings. The weapons they captured are here at the base.
April: I'd like to analyze those weapons.
White Hawk: I was hoping you would, especially this mysterious device but first there are some people I want you to meet. These are our finest young cadets. We train them as Star Sheriffs have been trained for centuries in the frontier spirit. They must be exemplary in every way. While you are here, I'd like you to conduct some special lessons. Teach them what it's really like out on the New Frontier. Each of you has incredible special skills, will you share them with these cadets?
Saber Rider: Of course it will be our pleasure, general White Hawk. When do we start?
April: Self-defence is extremely important for all Star Sheriffs male and female. It doesn't matter how big you are, because you can use your opponent's weight to your advantage. Someone try to grab me and I'll show you.
Cadet: Go ahead, Bob.
Bob: Oh no, I’ll hurt her, I'm much too strong!
April: Don't worry I'm shock resistant. Are you afraid?
Bob: What?
April: I didn't mean to wound your ego, I only asked if you were afraid.
Cadet: You're not scared, go ahead and grab her!
Bob: All right, I-I'm not gonna hurt you, I'm just gonna… Woah!
April: There! Go ahead, try it again! Like I said size doesn't matter once you know the technique, hmm? Some of you are already experts in self-defense, which one of you is the best? All right what's your name?
Jesse Blue: Jesse. Jesse Blue.
April: Okay, Jesse. Why don't you try a match?
Cadet: She's gonna fight Jesse Blue!
Jesse Blue: Ready?
April: All right.
Computer: Top score!
Cadets: Yes, all right!
Colt: Thanks! Much obliged! I’m sure you’ve heard of gunplay but I’m here to tell you there’s no such thing. Guns are too serious. Now there’s anybody here who thinks they understand gun safety? Well, how about you!
Blond cadet: Why, certainly, I do!
Colt: Then pick one up!
Blond cadet: Right. Okay, yeah!
Colt: Don’t!
Blond cadet: Ow! Ah! What did you do that for?!
Colt: You were point that thing straight at your buddies! What's matter with you, pardner, were you born yesterday? Don't ever, EVER point a vapor blaster at anybody unless it's an evil outrider who needs to be sent back to his own dimension! That's the Star Sheriff’s creed!
Blond cadet: Aw, come on, what's the big deal? We used to have guns around my house!
Colt: So you think you're an expert? Boy, are you dumb?
Black haired cadet: But what if the vapour blaster is not loaded? You don't have to worry about a thing, do you?
Blond cadet: Yeah, this one's an empty, here, I'll show you! Oh! Sorry!
Colt: Sorry isn't good enough when you're dealing with shooting irons! It's not a game, you understand?
Everyone: Hmm.
Blond cadet: You're right, Colt.
Colt: I usually am. Now, when you handle a vapor blaster always point it down and away. Keep it empty when it's not being used. Make sure it's locked up in a safe place. If you're not trained to use a vapor blaster don't touch one, ever! These puppies aren't toys! They're dangerous, you hear me? No matter how good he gets, a Star Sheriff always follows safety rules.
Saber Rider: All right, start the demonstration!
Cadets: Yeah! All right!
Commander: Saber Rider!
Saber Rider: Yes, commander!
Commander: There's a ground transport under attack! They're pinned down near Red River Canyon. The whole wagon train!
Colt: Well?
Fireball: Sounds like our cue to rock and roll, eh, Top Sword?
Saber Rider: Yes, let’s saddle up and do some Star Sheriff trailblazing!
Jesse Blue: Hey, I'm going too!
Bandits: Yahoo!
Guy: Watch those blasters! Someone’s coming!
Wolf: Star Sheriffs!
Saber Rider: On guard!
Bandit: You! You're a Star Sheriff! I give!
Colt: And I give you two seconds to hightail it out of here, hombre!
I’m going, I’m going!
Oh! Wow!
Fireball: Just like they say, bud, don't go away mad. Just go away!
April: Yahh!
Wolf: Back off, boys. You didn’t start better vamoose, if you want your lady friend got loose. Ahah!
Jesse Blue: Ah! April! I gotta save her!
Wolf: You can't win, you're all roped in and your time's running thin!
April: Talk's cheap!
Wolf: Talking's done!
Jesse Blue: I’ll save you!
Wolf: Eh?
April: Saber Rider!
Jesse Blue: Saber Rider beat me to it.
April: I think you've got a talent for timing, Saber
Saber Rider: Thanks, April. Do you want to take it from here?
April: Definitely. Jesse, stay back! This guy's dangerous, I don't want you to get hurt!
Jesse Blue: What does she think I am? A little boy?
Saber Rider: Here, April!
Wolf: You got a blaster but I can run faster
April: Wait a minute, Jesse!
Saber Rider: Why is he so upset?
Colt: Cuz he’s sick! Love sick! He's got eyes for you, April.
White Hawk: Cadets, Cavalry commanders, friends. We are here tonight to celebrate with our guests, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs! Come up and join me. I am presenting you with these stars which are symbols of the frontier spirit, the spirit of generosity, courage and hope.
Jesse Blue: I need to find a way to make her mine!
April: It's nice to be with a real friends!
Saber Rider: Quite right, April!
Saber Rider: “When all is settling down, true friendship is what it's all about now here on our New Frontier.”
ENDING THEME
Saber Rider... Your destiny will lead you, To wherever people need you, Though danger may have found you, You have your friends around you now, Now! Now! Now! Saber Rider, and the Star Sheriffs! Saber Rider, and the Star Sheriffs, In the sky!
Saber Rider!